posted on Monday, 18th November 2024 by Steve May
Sonos has announced that the Era 100 Pro, its first-ever audio solution optimised for professional installation, will begin shipping January 28, 2025. Exclusively sold in pairs, Era 100 Pro will be available alongside an all new Era 100 Pro Surface Mount.
Employing the same acoustic architecture as the Era 100, Era 100 Pro employs two 16 mm silk angled high-frequency drivers and a 90.8 x 111.9 mm carbon filled-polypropylene low-frequency driver, which together offer a wide 240° horizontal dispersion.
Zones, a new software feature that makes configuring and controlling multiple speakers easier and more customisable for larger spaces, will also be available via a Sonos app update on iOS and Android at the same time. With Zones, users can configure speakers together into a predictable, unified entity, providing a more permanent experience that stays consistent throughout use.
“Following our entry into the $2B light commercial audio market last year with Sonos Pro, our SaaS product for businesses, we are now making our hardware debut with Era 100 Pro, the first Sonos product designed specifically for professional installation,” said Patrick Spence, CEO of Sonos. “With a focus on creating the best solutions for our installer community, we have built a strong team of industry veterans across product, engineering, sales and more to lead our professional developments. In collaboration with our global partners, we’re committed to furthering our commercial business and offering new, much needed solutions to this market.”
The Era 100 Pro will also feature Power over Ethernet. A single cable will deliver both power and data, to simplify the installation process. While Era 100 Pro is optimised for PoE+ it can also be used with standard PoE.
The Era 100 Pro features a built-in threaded insert and optional eyebolt that provides a secondary safety attachment point should building codes require it, helping the speaker withstand seismic events and avoid accidental damage.
The Era 100 Pro Surface Mount boasts 30° pan and tilt ranges and 360° rotation, enabling installation in any orientation. Its indexed ball joint allows installers to achieve repeatable angles; suitable for use on a wide variety of surfaces, the mount can also accommodate hidden or exposed cabling, and has a locking base plate for theft deterrence.
“Crafting custom audio systems is no easy feat. Dealers, distributors and integrators are tasked with recommending, curating and installing the best audio systems for their clients, which vary across a wide spectrum of needs, uses, budgets and layouts,” said Chris Heintzelman, VP, Product - Professional. “Sonos is delivering a new choice with Era 100 Pro, the company’s first solution specifically engineered for professional installation. We prioritised simple setup, flexible configuration and reliable ease of use, so installers can complete jobs more efficiently and deliver timely installation to their clients.”
Inside CI Editor Steve May is a freelance technology specialist who also writes for T3, TechRadar, Home Cinema Choice, Trusted Reviews and The Luxe Review.
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